2. TASK
Continuity task involving filming and editing a character (who has 1 prop)
-opening a door,
-crossing a room
-sitting down in a chair opposite another character,
-with whom he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue.
This task should demonstrate:
-Controlled use of camera (steady filming)
-Attention to framing
-Variety of shots
-Continuity editing
-180 degree rule
-match on action
-shot reverse shot
Also be conscious of:
-speaking clearly (no
sound problems)
-being simple &
creative
-CONTINUITY!
3. LOCATIONS FOR FILMING
1) You choose your location over half term.
Need:
1 table
2 chairs
Nearby door and space for character to walk
1 prop for 1 character
Decent lighting (windows helps!)
4. PLANNING CHECKLIST
For planning you must have:
1)Idea exploration
2)Location photographs
3)Timeline (optional – put on timetoast)
4)Overhead plan
5)Storyboard
6)Script
7)Production photographs
8)Costume/props (OPTIONAL)
9)Music (OPTIONAL)
5. IDEA EXPLORATION
Do on A3 (or simplemind) and take a pic
*You should consider your subgenre!
6. LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHS
Photos of your locations
Try to have captions under photos, and get a range of angles
of the room.
Library from door Library from other side Library from desk on stairs
7. TIMELINE
The timeline should identify what happens in the preliminary.
It should be 60-90 seconds long.
Description
of scene
here…make
sure it is
brief!
Description
of scene
here…
Description
of scene
here…
Description
of scene
here…
0-5 6-9 1-13 14-19 20-24 25-28 29-34 35-40 41-43 44-47
8. OVERHEAD PLANS
Overhead plans have:
-the overhead view of the room
-the camera positions with numbers (for the shots)
…….these numbers co-ordinate with storyboard
-dotted line to identify movement of camera man
9. OVERHEAD PLANS
Examples
These are camera positions !
Dotted line = where
character walks
This example is poor.
This example is good and has a clear
key.
10. STORYBOARD
-Number each frame
-EVERY shot must be drawn, including match on action
(every shot)
-drawn with enough detail to understand angle
-under each frame there should be a short description of
shot
-if using any transitions or effects – identify under frame
(ask if you want a template!)
11. STORYBOARD
EXAMPLE
1 2 3 4
5
Number each frame
Write a short
description of
shot type
underneath
Also, write any
special f/x or
costume/props
needed
Identify any
transitions
Fade Out
Overlap
Fade In
12. SCRIPT
-use ‘Scriptly’ app or type up
-see model
Keep it simple.....each character to have 3-5 lines each
14. PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Photos of planning
Photos of production
John Doe
Jane Doe
Jon Smith
Jane Smith
James Doe
The group working on our preliminary plans
15. COSTUME AND PROPS
OPTIONAL
You may choose to
make your actors
characters in relation to
a genre if you choose
You can show your
planning and
consideration of
costume props
Consider
denotation/connotation
Costumes
Classic yet modern detective style
Props
Classic prop for detective
16. MUSIC
OPTIONAL
Include link/screen grab of copyright free music site
Explain what style/tone the music is…
Explain where in the scene it will be applied and why… (could write on timeline)
http://freeplaymusic.com/
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